formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
A well-known Iranian filmmaker says officials stopped him travelling to the London Film Festival because of his support for the continuing anti-government protests. “I was prevented by the Iranian authorities from boarding my flight to London on Friday,” Mani Haghighi … Continued
Ann and John Bloomfield from east Surrey had a spectacular 40 year career. Now their work including never-seen-before sketches of characters from The Mummy, is showcased at an exhibition at the prestigious British Film Institute running until January 2023. Source: … Continued
The 66th annual British Film Institute (BFI) London Film Festival announced winners Saturday evening for a competition group representing a diverse selection of stories ranging from period pieces to eerie thrillers. Writer-director Marie Kreutzer’s “Corsage,” was recognized with the festival’s … Continued
Guy Maddin’s first venture into the world of extended reality, this rewarding experience sees the mercurial Canadian artist explore themes of voyeurism, seduction and betrayal in a novel fashion. Source: Haunted Hotel: A Melodrama in Augmented Reality review | Sight … Continued
The BFI has pledged £15m over three years for the fund to support audience-facing activity. Source: BFI unveils details for £15m National Lottery Audience Projects Fund | News | Screen
On Saturday 22 October, the BFI (British Film Institute) will screen a newly reconstructed version of the 1962 Eurovision Song Contest, which took place in Luxembourg 60 years ago. Source: British Film Institute to show reconstructed version of Luxembourg 1962